Platina Ice Glass Bowl by Vicke Lindstrand for Orrefors, 1950s

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Signed underneath. The platina ice glass bowl, designed by vicke linstrand (1904-1983), a legendary figure in swedish glass design, for … Read more Signed underneath. The platina ice glass bowl, designed by vicke linstrand (1904-1983), a legendary figure in swedish glass design, for orrefors in the 1940s, is a stunning piece of mid-century art glass from scandinavia. The bowl features a thick, heavy clear crystal construction with a distinctive organic, asymmetrical shape. The exterior is decorated with a characteristic frosted, rippled linear texture that mimics a natural ice or rock formation. With its incised backstamp and original production style, this vintage piece is a beautiful addition to any collection, boasting a craftsmanship and design that truly reflect the artistry of orrefors and scandinavian glassmaking.
signed or acid-etched on the bottom with "orrefors" alongside the designer's lu (l for vicke lindstrand and u for unica) 2257 code, this etched style confirms that this piece is an early production item hand-finished at the swedish glasworks.


width: 22 cm x 16 cm
height: 11
after leaving orrefors in 1940, vicke lindstrand started working at kosta 1950 then he reintroduced a design he had made for orrefors in the 30´s the ‘ice’ series. Made by hand and with the battuto technique, the glass is cut in the appearance of an ice sculpture this piece has an attribution mark,
i am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
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